Best Fort Covington Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,022 students in Fort Covington, NY.

The top ranked public schools in Fort Covington, NY are Salmon River High School, Salmon River Middle School and Salmon River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Fort Covington, NY public schools have an score of 17% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fort Covington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fort Covington, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Salmon River High School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: <50%)
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637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620

Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Salmon River Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
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637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650

Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #33.

Salmon River Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670

Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

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Fort Covington, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Salmon River Junior Senior High School (Closed 2023)

637 Co. Rt. 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620

Gr: 7-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Covington, NY?

The top ranked public schools in Fort Covington, NY include Salmon River High School, Salmon River Middle School and Salmon River Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Fort Covington?

3 public schools are located in Fort Covington.

What is the racial composition of students in Fort Covington?

Fort Covington public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).